Monday 7th July
St Maelruain Bishop and Abbot – founded the monastery of Tallagh Co Dublin in 774 which introduced a reform.
Tuesday 8th July
Kilian, Bishop and Martyr According to Irish sources, St Kilian was born in the parish of Mullagh in the diocese of Kilmore. With eleven
companions, he left Ireland and became known as the apostle of Thuringia and eastern Franconia. With Kolonat and Totnan he was put to death in 689.
There is a very strong devotion to him in Würzburg, where his remains lie, devotion is very strong throughout the Bavaria
countryside.
Wednesday 9th July
Ss Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest and companions, martyrs St Augustine Tchao born 1746, converted to Christianity was ordained priest and martyred in 1815. The memorial also celebrates 119 companions, martyred in China over several centuries but especially during the Boxer Uprising.
Friday 11 July
St Benedict, Abbot, Patron of Europe after living as a hermit at Subiaco, found the monastery of Monte Cassino. His Rule, observed by Benedictines and Cistercians is distinguished by its wisdom and balance and those who lived by it did much to shape the Europe of today. Named patron of Europe in 1964.
Saturday 12 July
Blessed Virgin Mary